The 25th Annual Downtown State College Fall Festival takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 200 block of South Allen Street.

This family-friendly event includes a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, food vendors, children’s activities, entertainment, and local nonprofit organizations. It’s an easy way to spend a fall Saturday enjoying downtown State College. (Downtown State College District⁠)

For families considering a move to the State College area, events like Fall Fest are a great reminder of the community activities available throughout the year.

Head to Aaronsburg for the 50th Annual Dutch Fall Festival, taking place October 3 and 4.

The festival celebrates the area’s Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and brings visitors together for a weekend of local food, vendors, entertainment, and community activities. Aaronsburg and the surrounding Penns Valley area offer a quieter rural setting while remaining within easy reach of State College.

For those looking at land for a custom home in Centre County, Penns Valley is one of the many areas worth exploring.

Historic Bellefonte is especially beautiful in the fall, when the town’s Victorian architecture and surrounding hills are framed by changing foliage.



October brings several seasonal events to the Bellefonte area, including the Apple Harvest Special and Halloween Special Train Ride on the Bellefonte Historical Railroad. A fall train ride can be a fun way for families to enjoy the scenery and experience a little local history. (Bellefonte Hub⁠)

Bellefonte also hosts its annual Wine and Spirits Walk on October 3 from 1–5 p.m. in downtown Bellefonte. (StateCollege.com⁠)

Looking for something a little different?

The Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival is scheduled for October 17 at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard. The event celebrates fall with pumpkins, hayrides, seasonal food, and family entertainment—including the fun spectacle of pumpkins being launched through the air.

Bald Eagle State Park and the surrounding communities are also popular with families who enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

October 17 is also the date of the annual Apple Festival at the Roland Curtin Foundation’s Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks.

The event offers another opportunity to experience Central Pennsylvania’s history and fall traditions while enjoying the beautiful scenery around the historic village.

It’s a perfect example of the community events that make living in Centre County about more than just proximity to Penn State.

Fall Is a Great Time to Explore Centre County

For anyone considering building a custom home in State College, Bellefonte, Centre Hall, Boalsburg, or throughout Centre County, fall is a wonderful time to explore the communities that could eventually become home.

Attend a local festival. Visit a farmers market. Take a drive through the countryside. Explore the historic downtowns. Look at available land and imagine where your future home might sit.

One of the advantages of working with an Amish custom home builder in Central Pennsylvania is the ability to design a home around the way you actually want to live—from spacious kitchens and inviting gathering spaces to covered porches, outdoor living areas, mudrooms, home offices, and thoughtful storage.

And while you’re enjoying everything that makes Centre County special this fall, you may just find the community where you’d like to build your next home.

Thinking about building a custom home in Centre County? Fall is a great time to start exploring your options, choosing your property, and talking with local custom home builder, Triple E Homes, about your plans for the year ahead.